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V1 Monument 1944 – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

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V1 Monument 1944 – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

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V1 Monument 1944 – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

01:40

6.62km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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1.06 km

Church of Kalken

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The patron saint of this church, Saint Denis, is usually depicted in a very special way, namely with his head in his hands. The saint died a martyr's death by …

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1.15 km

Pastorij Kalken

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Eetcafé De Pastorij is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Other days open from 11:00 to 00:00.

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1.65 km

V1 Monument 1944

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1944. The V1 bomb, the feared German weapon of war, fired from the Netherlands, also caused death and destruction in Kalken. In addition to the two deceased playmates, there were …

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1.86 km

House Martin Nesting Pole Kalken

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“The swallow lift is a 6-metre-high mast with artificial housing at the top,” says Robin Van Heghe of Regionaal Landschap. “It is a lift especially for the house martin. Roof …

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1.89 km

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

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This former concrete road has been reconstructed since 2020. The old concrete pavement was used as an underlay for the new top layer. Nice recycling :-). Rides very pleasantly, but in winter there can be some mud splashing.

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3.66 km

Natuurpunt viewing platform at Blokstraat and the Oude Schelde

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The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt …

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3.68 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

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A new lookout tower provides a view of this old meander...

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3.68 km

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

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The platform, built by Natuurpunt and supported by local organisations such as the Wetteren cycling club 2ManyBikers and vzw Hofmakers, is five metres high and 3.5 metres wide, and made from sustainable European hardwood.

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6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

2.15 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

608 m

466 m

273 m

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Friday 5 June

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97 %

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V1 Monument 1944 – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

Church of Kalken

Pastorij Kalken

V1 Monument 1944

House Martin Nesting Pole Kalken

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Natuurpunt viewing platform at Blokstraat and the Oude Schelde

Meandering Old Scheldt

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